Every single sport has created a star that is considered the best, the one born to play, and the role model of the modern age. For instance, most people can name a player off the top of their head without a second thought. It's mind boggling how much influence they can have on young children growing up. High school and college players look up to these players as a prime examples of what they want to be like. Throughout history there have been athletes who've claimed the title as "Greatest of All Time" and set the foundation for up and coming athletes. One of the most prominent, Bill Russell, claimed his title as a world renowned legend in basketball. Bill outranks all of his predecessors in the realm of basketball and even most of successors
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Wayne Gretzky was the most phenomenal player to have his stick touch the puck. Gretzky built a dynasty playing in the National Hockey League(NHL). He played for many teams and proved to be the most valuable player every time. Wayne Gretzky started his climb to the top when he scored 82 goals in one season while playing for the Edmonton Oilers. An average of one goal a game was unheard of until Gretzky stepped foot on the ice. Gretzky set the bar high with his superior shot. Every player drafted looks at Gretzky as a mold of what they wanted to be. Wayne Gretzky is one of the few players that stands like a pillar holding the skill level high for all the young players. All in all, these players act as role models to sports fans around the world. Not just these players, but athletes all around have a great significance on why kids make decisions the way they do. The one difference is whether or not the influence is positive or negative. Kids make life changing decisions due to what their idols do. That is why it's important that athletes understand the powerful impact their actions can have on them. These sports legends positively influence the lives of children everyday, but that is why they need to remember that they are being watched by kids who look up to
Wayne Gretzky was the most phenomenal player to have his stick touch the puck. Gretzky built a dynasty playing in the National Hockey League(NHL). He played for many teams and proved to be the most valuable player every time. Wayne Gretzky started his climb to the top when he scored 82 goals in one season while playing for the Edmonton Oilers. An average of one goal a game was unheard of until Gretzky stepped foot on the ice. Gretzky set the bar high with his superior shot. Every player drafted looks at Gretzky as a mold of what they wanted to be. Wayne Gretzky is one of the few players that stands like a pillar holding the skill level high for all the young players. All in all, these players act as role models to sports fans around the world. Not just these players, but athletes all around have a great significance on why kids make decisions the way they do. The one difference is whether or not the influence is positive or negative. Kids make life changing decisions due to what their idols do. That is why it's important that athletes understand the powerful impact their actions can have on them. These sports legends positively influence the lives of children everyday, but that is why they need to remember that they are being watched by kids who look up to